tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80223581815466055842024-03-05T02:56:09.925-06:00Urbana's Market at the SquareThis is the blog for the City of Urbana's Market at the Square, the weekly farmers' market in Urbana, Illinois.
Fresh produce, meat and dairy products, plants, cut flowers, baked goods, coffee and tea, art and crafts, fiber, performance and much more. Buy local!Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-14757017857060901852012-10-30T15:40:00.002-05:002012-10-30T15:40:22.607-05:00Last Chance For Your Favorite Market ItemsThis Saturday is November 3...which means the last day for the 2012 Market season. Be sure to make the Market part of your schedule this weekend. If you haven't already (or have already run out!) stop by and stock up on all of your Market favorites. This weekend your bound to find beans, greens, potatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, squash, carrots and more. Besides the amazingly fresh produce, you'll find local, farm-raised meats and goat cheese, honey, gelato, bread, pies, jams and jellies and SO MUCH MORE!<br />
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Don't forget to stop by and browse the handcrafted items produced by many talented, local artisans. You'll find the perfect gifts and even something special for yourself. Everything from woodworking to glassworks, upcycled clothing, jewelry and the list just goes on.<br />
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As always, thank you so very much for your support. Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend at the final 2012 Market!<br />
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Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-8988692249929124032012-10-25T15:33:00.004-05:002012-10-25T15:33:49.695-05:00Eat the SeasonSummer is gone (although a few days this week, one might wonder if really is) and fall is in charge. The breezy, brisk days blowing around the gorgeous leaves from Urbana's stately trees get me excited for the freshest, local, autumn seasonal produce available.<br />
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There are two weeks to stock up on all your favorite Market at the Square items. As always, thank you for your support and we'll see you this weekend RAIN OR SHINE! Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-75307822374803945392012-10-18T09:54:00.000-05:002012-10-18T09:54:20.419-05:00A Market in PhotosThe weather is less predictable, the days are getting shorter...but the Market is still going strong. There are three Markets left for the season, October 20, 27 and November 3. Be sure to stop by and enjoy all the many wonderful things the Market has to offer. <br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: #990000;">As always, we thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you this Saturday.</span></em></strong></div>
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The Market is still in full swing - despite the days getting shorter and the temperatures getting lower. This weekend we're to expect slightly warmer temperatures - highs in mid-70's. Art at the Market will take place from 8 a.m.-noon. This is a free event! Jan Kaczmarowski of Shared Threads Workspace will present guests the chances to make a tote bag from a t-shirt! Also this weekend, Los Guapos will be playing from 9:30-11:30 a.m.</div>
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<br />Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-20327601041991041382012-09-26T11:53:00.000-05:002012-09-26T11:53:12.583-05:00Fresh is the WordShopping at Urbana's Market at the Square means you, the patron and customer, recieve the freshest of the fresh in terms of produce, meats, cheeses and more. Fresh, local food not only is beneficial to your health, but it helps the local economy and communities.<br />
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In terms of fresh, this weekend has got it going on. Here is why:<br />
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<strong>Fresh produce:</strong> Plan to find some amazingly fresh greens, beans, squash, pumpkins, apples, sweetcorn, eggplant, herbs and more.<br />
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<strong>Fresh air:</strong> The Market is outdoors with plenty of room to wander down FIVE rows of vendor spaces. If you're in the mood for baked goods - we've got your covered. If it's your mother's birthday and you have yet to buy her a present - our talented, local artists have the PERFECT gift. If you're new to the area and want to learn more about community organizations and local non-profits - visit ROW 5!<br />
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<strong>Fresh beats: </strong> The Market is going to be HOPPING this weekend with fresh beats by The Turinos and Art at the Market.<br />
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<li><strong>The Turinos, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM</strong></li>
<strong></strong>Son and father duo Matt and Tom Turino have been performing old-time, Cajun, and country blues music as well as their original tunes and songs on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and button accordions throughout the Midwest and Upper South over the last ten years. Currently they also play with the Cornstalkers Cajun Band, the U-Four String Band; Matt performs with the Mean Lids; and Tom performs Andean Music with the Hathaways. They have been regulars at the Urbana Farmer's Market since Matt was ten. Listen to their music online on their <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theturinos" target="_blank">Myspace</a>.
<li><strong>Design Eco-Friendly Cloth Napkins with Traci Pines, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM</strong>Make the switch: Ditch your paper napkins for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Go green and cut down on household expenses by cutting your use of paper napkins. Use stamps, markers, and fabric paints to make your very own custom designed and eco-friendly cloth napkins to use at your next family meal and even in your school lunch!!</li>
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<strong>See you this weekend. As always, THANK YOU for supporting Urbana's Market at the Square!</strong>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-70579392761306193992012-09-21T09:16:00.002-05:002012-09-21T09:16:55.075-05:00Autumn Begins <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Are you inspired by the changing of seasons? The thought of sweetcorn, pumpkins, squash, apples, crunching of leaves and crisp, cool air all bring excitement to Urbana's Market at the Sqaure. Although the start to fall means we're nearing the end of Market season, there is still plenty to take advantage of every Saturday, from 7 a.m.-noon through November 3rd.</div>
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Besides the amazingly fresh and local produce, art, crafts, baked goods, music and performance, there are some great *FREE* events coming up that should seriously be marked on your calendars:<br />
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<li><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Art at the Market</span></strong><strong>September 29, 2012: Design Eco-Friendly Cloth Napkins with Traci Pines, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM</strong>Make the switch: Ditch your paper napkins for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Go green and cut down on household expenses by cutting your use of paper napkins. Use stamps, markers, and fabric paints to make your very own custom designed and eco-friendly cloth napkins to use at your next family meal and even in your school lunch!!</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Performance at the Market</span>September 29, 2012: The Turinos, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM</strong>Son and father duo Matt and Tom Turino have been performing old-time, Cajun, and country blues music as well as their original tunes and songs on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and button accordions throughout the Midwest and Upper South over the last ten years. Currently they also play with the Cornstalkers Cajun Band, the U-Four String Band; Matt performs with the Mean Lids; and Tom performs Andean Music with the Hathaways. They have been regulars at the Urbana Farmer's Market since Matt was ten. Listen to their music online on their <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theturinos" target="_blank">Myspace</a>.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #990000;">Sprouts at the Market</span>October 6, 2012: Dirt to Dessert...And Beyond!</strong> This event will feature guest educators from <a href="http://the200acres.com/thepatch/" target="_blank">The Great Pumpkin Patch</a> in Arthur - they'll come to Sprouts ready to teach kids about curcurbits: squashes, pumpkins, and gourds. Learn the A-Z of Squash, fun ways to prepare squash at home, sample pumpkin cookies (actually made by pumpkins grown at the Patch), and so much more! </li>
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We took a trip south to The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur, Illinois this week to plan the October Sprouts at the Market (see above for details). This event is going to be jammed pack with awesome activities for kids, information for parents, and samples of some really scrumptious pumpkin cookies. Take a look at the fall colors we spotted at their farm:<br />
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As always, we thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you this weekend at Urbana's Market at the Square.<br />
Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-56504736373164847012012-09-12T11:38:00.002-05:002012-09-12T11:38:50.256-05:00Come See the Colors of the MarketThe weather is changing and you can feel it as you go to bed and wake up. There is a little bit of crispness in the air which brings excitement and anticipation of the approaching autumn season. The Market is changing too, bringing fun, fall colors in the produce. <br />
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Last weekend the Market brought beautiful weather and fairly steady crowds of devoted Market patrons. If you weren't there, this is what you missed:<br />
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This weekend you'll find plenty of things to buy, colors to see, and food to take home and try. Bring your little ones out this weekend to participate in <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/sprouts" target="_blank">Sprouts at the Market</a>. The <a href="http://familyresiliency.illinois.edu/" target="_blank">Family Resiliency Center</a> will be on-site helping out with this free, fun-filled event. This weekend will focous on EAT YOUR COLORS! Kiddos ages 3-8 will have the opportunity to sample a variety of produce in a myriad of colors. Parents can learn more about healthy mealtime habits and ways they can help bring fresh, local produce to the dinner table.<br />
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Also at the Market this weekend: <a href="http://www.chambanamoms.com/" target="_blank">chamabanamoms</a>! Be sure to stop by their tent, which will be located near the City tent in the north-west corner of the Market.<br />
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It's going to be a great Market this weekend and we hope to see you there. As always, thank you for your continued support of Urbana's Market at the Square.<br />
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Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-51974979132252042402012-09-06T17:03:00.000-05:002012-09-06T17:03:12.210-05:00Bring a jacket and head to the Market!<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">The weather this weekend looks amazing, with the start to the Market rather chilly (upper 40's to lower 50's) and a high for the day topping out around 69 degrees. Forecasts are calling for mostly sunny skies and a 0% chance for rain. This is a major improvement of last weekend's very wet weather on Market day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">It's going to be a bustling weekend with a full house of vendors, artisans, peformers, musicians, food trucks...the list goes on and on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">There aren't any photos from the 9/1/12 Market as the weather was too wet to bring out the camera. <em>Beware: with the mild, sunny weather we're expecting for this weekend, the blog entry for next week will contain numerous colorful photos of the area's freshest produce. It's going to be awesome.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">We'd like to welcome Natalie Kenny-Marquez to the Market fold - she'll be handling the Market's on-site and internal administrative operations through the end of the season. Take a swing by the Market tent on 9/8 and tell her hello!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><strong><u>This week's programming:</u></strong> There's a Bike Rodeo in Lot 24 (that's just south of the Market site, along Illinois Street) - bring your youngster by to check out the activities! 9-11:30 AM. Champaign-Urbana Pride Fest will kick-off around noon at Lincoln Square Mall, with activities taking place inside the Mall and outdoors in parking lot 10F.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><strong><u>Future programming:</u></strong> The next Sprouts event will be on September 15, and the final event of the season, with the <a href="http://the200acres.com/thepatch/">Great Pumpkin Patch</a>, will be on October 6. The next <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> event will be September 29, and the final Arts event of the season will be on 10/13.</span><br />
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<em>It's going to be a great weekend and we're looking forward to seeing you all there! As always, thank you for supporting Urbana's Market at the Square!</em>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01110797344612465317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-39462709698420631882012-08-30T11:38:00.002-05:002012-08-30T11:38:56.516-05:00When It Rains...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The heat of the summer returned to us for a bit last week, just in time to herald the re-entry of the University Illinois students, faculty, and staff. It was a lovely day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Things looked FANTASTIC. The crowd was great, </span><a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Art at the Market</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> was well-received, music was in the air, as were the scents of tuberose, essential oils, and kettle corn...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It looks like our unbelievable streak of sunny skies might be coming to an end this weekend, however. But don't let a little rain get you down! As we like to remind folks, produce doesn't mind getting wet, and your farmers will all be out there selling the freshest and finest in seasonal farm-raised, local produce. You know you need some tomatoes, some peppers, some basil, some cucumbers, some greens, some onions, some beans, etc, so keep an eye on the skies and don some galoshes and an unbrella if need be - we're out there rain or shine, every weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">We'd like to welcome Natalie Kenny-Marquez to the Market fold - she'll be handling the Market's on-site and internal administrative operations as of 9/4. Take a swing by the Market tent on 9/8 and tell her hello!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Next week's programming: There's a Bike Rodeo in Lot 24 (that's just south of the Market site, along Illinois Street) - bring your youngster by to check out the activities! 9-11:30 AM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Future programming: The next Sprouts event will be on September 15, and the final event of the season, with the <a href="http://the200acres.com/thepatch/">Great Pumpkin Patch</a>, will be on October 6. The next <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> event will be September 29, and the final Arts event of the season will be on 10/13.</span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-22475996211818504102012-08-23T15:19:00.001-05:002012-08-23T15:19:14.869-05:00Warm Welcome - Literally<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're expecting summer to rear its head again this weekend. More on that in a second - let's reminisce about how cool and sunny last weekend was.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">OK, yes, we're expecting plenty of sun this weekend, and it'll be slightly warmer than it has been, but what better way to welcome new students - and their families - to the University of Illinois and Urbana than to take them to the Market, followed by a trip to the <a href="http://urbanabusiness.com/events/sweetcorn-festival">Urbana Sweetcorn Festival</a>? The Festival starts Friday night and then is on again Saturday morning at 11 AM, while we get started at 7 AM Saturday and go until noon. Should be a busy day around downtown Urbana. The food will certainly be in generous supply! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Seriously, though, the Market is all about continuing to create the U-C's local food culture, and our new residents can be a huge part of that. There's a story about the Market and its place in the local food scene <a href="http://will.illinois.edu/agriculture/inmybackyard-item/if-its-saturday.....it-must-be/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We also had a book signing with author <a href="http://rustickitchen.com/">Janine MacLachlan</a>, who wrote about the Market in her book, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Farmers-Markets-Heartland-Foodways/dp/0252078632">Farmers Markets of the Heartland</a></i>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're now past the halfway point of the Market season - hard to believe, isn't it? In some ways it feels like it should be later in the season (the heat has done a number on everyone, it seems), but in others it feels like we're just getting started with the food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1. Peach lovers need to know this: Saturday is the last day you'll see the folks from Eberlin's Orchard and Sager Farms (both are from way the heck down there in southern Illinois) and their peaches. The heat of the season got things started early, and that means they're ending a bit early, too. Other growers will continue to have peaches for a bit, but Sager Farm and the Eberlins are perennial Market favorites and have been for many years. We thought Market regulars might like to know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2. Corn lovers need to know this: Kleiss Produce, Roth Countryside Produce, Schottman Sweet Corn, and possibly one or two other vendors will have sweet corn in varying amounts. Boil it, steam it, grill it, eat it raw - just get some. It's so good and we're lucky to have any at all because of the drought.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3. Tomato lovers need to know this: Heirloom tomatoes are coming on something fierce. Growers are carrying varieties in colors, shapes, and patterns we never thought possible. There's just nothing like a fresh heirloom tomato. Pick up a few different ones and have a taste test - the nuances are amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4. Nothing says "summer is still in effect, dang it" like MELONS. Meyer Produce and Kleiss Produce both have a variety of melons, large & small - other growers might, too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5. Food trucks are in Row 5. This week we expect Fryer Tuck, <a href="http://crackedtrucks.com/">Cracked</a>, Burrito King, and the Moo Mobile. Community organizations are also in Row 5 - it's the new Market hangout!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- 8/11: The <a href="http://bloodservices.org/">BloodMobile</a> will be in the parking lot just west of the Market site from around 7:30-11:30</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- 8/18: <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/sprouts">Sprouts at the Market</a> is on the docket. This month's theme: The almighty tomato. Free, kids ages 3-8, 9-11 AM. Check in at the Sprouts tent near the NW entrance to the Market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">- 8/25: <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> is happening! The I.D.E.A Store is in charge of the workshop, which is free and open to the public, from 8-noon. The Aduro Trio will provide music on Walnut Street from 9:30-11:30, and Einstein's Bagels will provide free iced coffee after 8 AM, while supplies last.</span><br />
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<br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-61750327952053937182012-08-03T08:58:00.002-05:002012-08-03T10:10:35.202-05:00Summer Eats, Summer Reads<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We were so busy last weekend that nary a photograph was taken, unfortunately. Well, there was one - of gorgeous, fabulously-scented tuberose from the Oosterhoffs:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It's the busy season at the Market, and this weekend will be no exception (although we'll try much harder to get some photos taken). You won't find a wider variety of fresh food at the Market than in August, so best grab an extra shopping bag before you leave the house. That extra bag might be just for sweet corn and tomatoes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Fear not - if you get hungry while you're visiting us, you're in luck - we'll have quite the array of food trucks in Row 5, including the <a href="http://cravetruck.com/">Crave Truck</a> <strong>(EDIT: Crave Truck won't be with us this weekend, but will return 8/11!</strong>), the Moo Mobile, Burrito King's truck, and the brand-new <a href="http://crackedtrucks.com/">Cracked</a> truck. Fryer Tuck's with us, too, located at the south end of the row, along Illinois Street. YUM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is also happening, along with visits from the <a href="http://urbanafreelibrary.org/">Urbana Free Library</a> and the <a href="http://urbanabusiness.com/">Urbana Business Association</a>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Writer (and Jill of many kitchen/food trades) <a href="http://rustickitchen.com/">Janine MacLachlan</a> will be at the Market this Saturday to shop, talk farmers' markets with patrons, and sign copies of her new book, <i><a href="http://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/58wcm2mc9780252035555.html">Farmers' Markets of the Heartland</a></i>, published by the U of I Press. She'll be near the NW entrance at the Market from 9:30-11:30, and she'll be ready to chat with you. Come visit and have a look at her book if you haven't seen it - your local market is prominently featured in the "Illinois" section, but if you're from other midwestern states, you might find a market or two that you know featured in the book as well. We're lucky to have her - don't miss!</span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-87662168209416569872012-07-26T11:04:00.001-05:002012-07-26T11:05:31.598-05:00Peaking Long, Peaking Strong<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We've entered peak season at the Market. It's when we have the most farm-raised food at the Market, the most art, the most prepared food, the most people, the most activities, etc. This time of year at the Market is, well, THE MOST.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Here are some scenes from last week, in case you missed it in its not-quite-as-sweltering glory. There were a lot of scenes - click on them to enlarge!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Things will look much the same this weekend, only with more of everything. More melons (not just watermelons, but lovely cantaloupes and honeydews from Kleiss Produce), more corn, more tomatoes (LOTS of heirlooms), more peaches, more gorgeous vegetables (o, the peppers!). It's outdoor feasting season. There is so much food. We were just talking in the office about how we need to gorge ourselves and/or preserve what we have available locally, because even though it's hot and things are abundant, the season is relatively short, and this summer's dicey weather has made things even more uncertain. EAT LOCAL FOOD, PEOPLE! It tastes SO good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://urbanalandarts.com/">Urbana Land Arts</a> will be doing the art workshop for Saturday's <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> event from 8-noon. Anyone of any age can participate! Live music will be provided near the Arts tent by the Michael Fenoglio Trio from 9:30 - 11:30, and Einstein's Bagels will be providing self-serve iced coffee at our beverage tent, free of charge, while supplies last. Look for all the action near the NW entrance to the Market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">See you there!</span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-80687144193072657482012-07-19T14:46:00.005-05:002012-07-19T14:46:47.292-05:00Height of Summer<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It's here. The middle of summer, those days when the sky is brassy and it refuses to rain and the insects whine during the day and it's just plain hot out, like let's-immerse-ourselves-in-a-swimming-pool kind of hot, is here. And actually, it feels like it's been here for awhile already. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">That's not even including the amazing stone fruit, tomatoes, cukes, and summer squash. And beans. And onions. And... well, everything. This is the time of year when everything's around</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We anticipate a warm, but not heat-advisory warm, day on Saturday. In fact, the low Friday night is forecast to be a "chilly" 61 degrees and frankly, we think the day is going to be absolutely sunny and perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>GOOD NEWS:</b> Schottman Sweet Corn, from Effingham, IL, will be at the Market this weekend. It's been dry this summer, as you know, so sweet corn has been slow in coming from those folks, but you'll see their truck at the south end of the Market in the third row, just like always.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The focus this month is on nutrition, so there'll be lots of tasting at the tables. Kids will receive bonus MyPlate stickers and temporary tattoos for visiting all the Sprouts tables, plus a Sprouts certificate good for a discount at Art Mart Toys all day. The Sprouts tent will be located by the City tent and the <a href="http://www.chambanamoms.com/">Chambanamoms</a> tent at the NW entrance to the Market.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're really looking forward to being at the Market this weekend in slightly cooler temps. Make sure you make us your first stop on a busy Saturday!</span></div>
<br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-12435313251817367232012-07-12T11:29:00.002-05:002012-07-12T11:29:18.335-05:00So Hot, We Missed A Post<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Apologies for the lack of posting last week. Our brains must have been fried from the heat in the days leading up to what was surely one of the hottest Market days ever. There were still beautiful produce and beautiful things at the Market, though (click to enlarge images):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We survived to tell the tale, and in great style. This weekend's weather promises to be cooler, with maybe even a slight chance of rain later in the day. Rain is not usually a word we welcome when talking about Market days, but it's so badly needed by our farmers that we're OK with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Don't get us wrong - there's plenty of food at the Market. It's been a booming season for fresh produce, actually, and lots of our farmers irrigate to ensure production for the markets and for local restaurants. But eating local often means we eaters are experiencing food a little differently.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Market sweet corn farmer Mark Schottman told us this over the phone this morning: <i>If you're uncomfortable, the corn is, too.</i> Mark's from Effingham, IL, about 90 miles south of U-C, and they've had less rain than we have. If you've been missing him at the Market, the very hot weather and the lack of rain have made it nearly impossible for him to get a sweetcorn crop together. He's irrigating as best he can, and he's hoping he can make it to the Market next week (7/21), but a lot depends on rain moving in and temperatures not being so hot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Moral of the story: The appearance of food at your farmers market, whether it's in Urbana or somewhere else, is heavily dependent on the weather. The corn crop - and there is sweet corn at the Market from Kleiss Produce and Roth Countryside Produce, but they need it to rain, too - is just part of the story. Central Illinois lost its stone fruit crop to a late freeze this year, and southern Illinois may have its peach season cut short this season due to drought and heat. The weather makes all the difference... year-round.</span></div>
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<br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-33302852718728484702012-06-27T10:17:00.000-05:002012-06-27T10:18:01.762-05:00Hot Tips<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Continually pressed for time, we offer instead these photos from last weekend (click to make big):</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As you can see, things are getting colorful at the Market. The plums were a revelation for us - they're deep red inside, hence their name - "Red Heart". Oh - and corn is in, and there's plenty of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> is happening this weekend! There'll be a letter press workshop with the <a href="http://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/Soybean/">Soybean Press</a>, and local musical wizard <a href="http://www.myspace.com/ryangroffmusic">Ryan Groff</a> (he's also in the band <a href="http://www.elsinoremusic.net/">Elsinore</a>) will be provided from 9:30-11:30. Einstein's Bagels in Urbana is donating coffee, too! Look for all the action at the NW entrance to the Market - the whole thing is completely free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Also of note: The Illinois Farmers Market Task Force is meeting for the first time this week in Springfield; we'll be in attendance. It should be interesting - for more info about what the Task Force is all about, you can read the text of the Public Act right <a href="http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=097-0394">here</a>. </span></div>
<br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-3964156242533939172012-06-21T10:00:00.002-05:002012-06-21T10:00:16.310-05:00So Much Food...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're a little pressed for time this week, so the update will be short. First - some photos from last week. If you click them, they get bigger!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Last week's<a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/sprouts"> Sprouts</a> event set a record for number of attendees for the June event - almost 100 kids participated. Thanks very much to Jen Hewitt, our Sprouts coordinator, and her army of volunteers for working with the kids at the Market. July's event will happen 7/21 - stay tuned for more information. Next week we'll have <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> - an art workshop with the <a href="http://www.library.illinois.edu/rbx/Soybean/">Soybean Press</a>, musical entertainment by super-talented local musician <a href="http://www.myspace.com/ryangroffmusic">Ryan Groff</a>, and free coffee from Einstein's in Urbana!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This week, though, the Market looks to be quite full of vendors, so traverse all five rows to avoid missing anything. Oh - and the <a href="http://cravetruck.com/">Crave Truck</a> will be back after last week's technical difficulties. The weather will be bright and sunny and not too hot... but plenty warm. And the food is magnificent. Come early for very limited sweet corn, stay late for everything else.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Right now it's looking like even more of the glorious same for patrons this weekend, with some bonus warm weather (the forecast high for Saturday is in the low 90s). There will be some serious eating this weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sprouts runs from 9-11, is completely free, and requires no pre-registration. Just check in at Sprouts HQ (near the City's tent at the NW entrance to the Market) or at any of the three Sprouts tables inside the Market. Those folks will hook you and your Sprout up. Kids who finish get a certificate of participation that can be use for a discount at Art Mart Toys (Saturday only) and at least one cool sticker!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">See you out there on Saturday. The water tent will be super-stocked and ready to go.</span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-40716282047099151432012-06-07T09:46:00.001-05:002012-06-07T09:46:17.687-05:00Gentle Reminder<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We all know fruit is the Queen Bee of farmers markets everywhere - everyone loves fresh-picked fruit in season. It's the basis for incredible summer desserts, of course, but it's also good to eat right out of the bag or box. And it's healthy. And so colorful. And delicate. And full of flavor. C'mon. PEACHES.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">But let us not forget vegetables. If fruit is the fancy topper, vegetables are the foundation. And they're coming on like gangbusters at the Market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're seeing peas, beans, broccoli, bok choy, salad and other types of greens, cucumbers, hydroponic tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, turnips, radishes, beets, and probably more. There are also garlic scapes and fresh herbs. That's DINNER. Your evening meal. Add some farm-raised meat and cheese, go ahead and buy that fruit, and you're set for a killer evening meal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This weekend, the <a href="http://bloodservices.org/drives/drives.htm">Bloodmobile</a> will be joining us - they'll be located in the parking lot just west of the Market site. The <a href="http://mntl.illinois.edu/">U of I Nanotechnology</a> folks will also be in the community groups row (Row 5) this Saturday as part of our Science at the Market series. Next week will be our June <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/sprouts">Sprouts at the Market</a> event - stay tuned for more details!</span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-21005761606132964372012-05-31T11:18:00.000-05:002012-05-31T11:18:15.101-05:00Summer? Spring? PEACHES.<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Last weekend was one of the hottest Markets in recent memory. But people came out anyway and did the Market proud, and buying local food and art and listening to local music. They made art, too, at our <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> workshop, which was a runaway success. Some folks just came to the Market, got what they wanted, and got the heck out of there. Who could blame them? It was well over 90 degrees when we ended at noon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This weekend's Market weather will be much cooler and possibly cloudier. The irony here? We'll also be seeing the first of the green beans (thanks, Kleiss Produce!), and, miraculously, the first in southern IL peaches and apricots from Mileur Orchard in Murphysboro, IL (they're in Row 4). Both of these additions to the Market will ease the pain of saying ciao to strawberries and asparagus. If you find either of them at the Market this weekend, it's because you got there super-early.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://urbanafreelibrary.org/">The Urbana Free Library</a> and the <a href="http://urbanabusiness.com/">Urbana Business Association</a> will be joining us this weekend near Market HQ, at the NW entrance to the Market. The library will have balloons and books for the kids, the UBA will have info about the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/urbanasweetcorn">Urbana Sweetcorn Festival</a> (coming up in August), and we can help you out with Market merchandise, <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/marketscratch">swipe your credit/debit, or LINK card</a>, and tell you which vendor is where.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We're looking forward to the first Market of June, our fifth of the season, and we're especially looking forward to seeing you, you, and ESPECIALLY you. </span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-84687014716616647522012-05-25T12:31:00.001-05:002012-05-25T12:33:09.884-05:00No Other Word For It<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And that would be hot. It was hot at the Market last weekend, and <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/tomorrow/Urbana+IL+61801:4:US">it'll be hot this weekend, too</a>. The Market is also kind of hot, as in, people like us. They really like us. And who wouldn't, when this is what we offer?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">You'll see more of the same this weekend, plus warmer weather stuff - a few blueberries, broccoli, things like that. You won't see as many strawberries or as much asparagus - the extra-warm weather isn't good for those things. The season for strawberries and asparagus was short, but so, so glorious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market</a> makes its 2012 season debut with a free art workshop to all patrons PLUS the first installment of its performance series. The workshop will be led by local artist Kathryn Fitzgerald, and the performers this month will be <a href="http://c-4a.org/">Community Center For the Arts</a> & Friends. The whole thing gets underway at 9 AM in the Walnut Street area of the Market - it's on the west side of the Market. As part of this series, Einstein Bros Bagels will be donating free coffee on these dates - that'll be available after 8 AM at the Market's Bev Tent on the north side of the Market. Supplies will be limited.</span></div>
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<br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-18901000555174692762012-05-17T13:49:00.004-05:002012-05-17T13:49:59.912-05:00Getting Warmed Up<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We had another fabulous Market Saturday last weekend. Honestly, the weather so far this season has been incredible, if a little on the warm side. IT IS MAY, AND IT HAS BEEN A LITTLE ON THE WARM SIDE. After last May's cool and cloudy series of Markets, this is not a bad thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Shoppers can expect more of the same this weekend with warm temperatures and sunny skies and lots of strawberries. As always, it is highly recommended that you come early for the best selection of everything, especially with the warm weather. Asparagus, peas, berries, lettuces, spinach, chard, leeks, greenhouse zukes, green garlic and onions, turnips and radishes, and probably lots more will be out for your perusal this weekend. Flowers, plants, meats, goat cheese and goat's milk gelato, honey, jams and jellies, and scratch-made baked goods will also be ready to go home with you this weekend. YUM. We're telling you, it's an embarrassment of riches out there for so early in the season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We also have tons of high-quality handmade goods being sold at the Market - we're talking jewelry, photos, soap, woodwork, candles, paintings, upcycled clothing, bags and satchels, and much more. And, as always, you'll find performers scattered throughout the Market, playing music from many genres for patron enjoyment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Of note this weekend: Our first <a href="http://www.urbanaillinois.us/sprouts">Sprouts at the Market</a> event is happening from 9-11 AM. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Our May event is always a seed-planting workshop for kids ages 3-8 - this year, sunflowers are the planting plan. Join Market staff and a cadre of volunteers as we plant seeds, talk about what the plants will look like, look at other types of seeds and the foods they grow into, and more! It's free and there's no pre-registration required. All participating kids get a Certificate of Participation, which can be used for a discount during the day at Art Mart Toys in Lincoln Square Mall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Next week: More details on our first <a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops">Art at the Market workshop and accompanying Performance on Walnut Street series</a>... plus a special treat! Stay tuned.</span><br />
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<br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-82773945322118665682012-05-10T06:55:00.001-05:002012-05-10T06:55:48.775-05:00Getting Into Gear<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We were so busy on our opening day last weekend that we were only able to take twelve photos. Twelve! Check out these four:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Market-goers were clearly anxious for the 2012 Market season to begin, as they descended upon the spring food immediately and made quick work of it, especially the strawberries. There'll be more strawberries available this week, but as always, we recommend arriving at the Market early for the best selection. Asparagus will be around this week, plus some more traditional spring items like lettuces, salad greens, spinach, radishes, turnips, baby carrots, leeks, fresh herbs, etc. Plants starts will still be offered by several vendors as well, and cut flowers, too (perfect if your mom is into lovely bouquets for Mother's Day).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It actually was a great day all-around. There was sun, thousands of people, lots of food, beautiful artisanal items for sale, lots of music, and all-around good vibes. Thank you to our patrons for making it one of the best opening days in... well, ever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Let's do it again this week!</span>Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8022358181546605584.post-64478226347666686022012-05-04T08:31:00.003-05:002012-05-04T08:31:39.617-05:00The Devil's in the Details<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Furious last-minute preparations! Crossing things off lists! Sending frantic emails! Fretting about the weather! That's what's happening here today. We'll be ready in the morning, though...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Wondering what kinds of food to buy tomorrow? We advise you to bring multiple shopping bags to receive the bounty. Lots of spinach, lettuces, salad mixes, beets, radishes, baby carrots, green onions, arugula, kale, chard, and the crown jewels - the foods everyone is waiting for at the spring Markets</span>:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Yep, farmers will have asparagus and strawberries. Maybe even some rhubarb. And flowers. And plant starts. And farm-raised meats, cheeses, honey, prepared foods/preserves, baked goods, gelato...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">A vast array of artisans will also be there, weather permitting, and our community groups will be located in Row 5 this year, with the </span><a href="http://www.cravetruck.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Crave Truck</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> and other food trucks as they arrive. Look for performers scattered throughout the Market, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The City tent will be right in front of you if you come in at the NW entrance - THERE WILL BE NO THRU TRAFFIC rounding that corner from High to Walnut (at the corner of Health Alliance). It's a dangerous corner on Market days, so we wanted to make it safer. It'll also give us more room. Parking will not be affected - all parking spaces will still be available. If you have any questions, if you run out of cash and want to buy tokens to use in the Market with your credit, debit, or LINK card, if you need to buy a T-shirt or tote bag - we'll be right there, occasionally with programming or partner agencies, like the </span><a href="http://www.urbanabusiness.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Urbana Business Association</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> or the </span><a href="http://urbanafreelibrary.org/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Urbana Free Library</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> or </span><a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/artworkshops"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Art at the Market</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> or </span><a href="http://urbanaillinois.us/sprouts"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sprouts</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">OK. We have to go - so much to finish. See you out there tomorrow morning!</span><br />Market at the Squarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05457660952401212546noreply@blogger.com1